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5 Must-Visit Tokyo Chain Restaurants
McDonald’s and KFC are everywhere, but where can you get something that’s a little bit different without the crazy price tag? Here are five of Japan’s most well-known chain restaurants and what you can expect from them: https://japanspecialist.com/w/5-must-visit-tokyo-chain-restaurants
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Eco-friendly eating with a healthy helping of Japanese
From plastic free to zero waste, there are a lot of buzzwords around eco-friendly eating habits. Thankfully, a lot of them are just English loanwords in Japanese, but in this article I explore some other ways to kickstart the conversation too: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/08/10/language/japanese-vocabulary-for-sustainable-eating-restaurants/
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Café Nado: Yokohama’s Newest Korean Dessert Spot
There’s a new South Korean dessert bar in Yokohama, and their croffles are amazing! After tracking trends and visiting South Korea, two Korean and Japanese business partners set about opening their own cafe near China Town. Read about their journey (and delicious menu) here: https://metropolisjapan.com/learning-through-doing/
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10 Most Popular Foods to Eat in Japan & How to Find Them
Sushi and ramen get all the love when it comes to Japanese food, but what other tasty treats are there in this gourmet wonderland? Find out in my post here:https://japanspecialist.com/w/10-most-popular-foods-japan
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Exploring Ebisu: A Walking Guide to Tokyo’s Beer Hub
I’ll admit, I had never actually been to Ebisu until I did so for this article! I’d always known it was a place for beer, but until recently I hadn’t been much into craft beer… Now I’m just itching to go back! Don’t worry, there’s more to Ebisu than beer – for example the TOP…
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Japan’s Whisky Region: Experience Chichibu’s Food and Malt
In November I visited Chichibu for the first time, and I’m happy to report that there are some great opportunities for foodies there! The highlight for me was the Highlander Inn, where they serve a bunch of British and Scottish food and whisky in a distinctly Japanese setting. They even had Thistly Cross cider, one…
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What are Sushi Plates? 9 Things to Know about Sushi Platters
Believe it or not, sushi has its own form of tableware. When you think about it, it makes sense, because you wouldn’t want your sushi rolling around on the edges of a curved plate! Find out how to serve your sushi beautifully in my latest piece for Japan Objects:https://japanobjects.com/features/sushi-plates
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Food and Beverage eCommerce Platforms in Japan
GourmetPro is a consulting agency helping those in the food and beverage industry break into the Japan market. I’ve recently been hired as a consultant for them, but I also write articles about the Japan F&B scene, like this one. Here I explore the best eCommerce platforms for starting up a food and beverage store…
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What is Nori? 8 Things to Know About Japanese Seaweed
Although nori has gained international acclaim as a tasty seaweed to wrap your sushi in, there are actually quite a few other types of edible seaweed in Japan! In this article for Japan Objects, I take a look at the different types of seaweed, and how they’re harvested and dried:https://japanobjects.com/features/nori-seaweed
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First Timer’s Guide to Eating at an Izakaya
If you’re visiting Japan, an Izakaya is an absolute must. When I visited with my family it’s not something we did, because we favoured the more polished experiences. But I think we would have enjoyed it, because it really shows the local culture and cuisine. Now that I live in Japan, going to an izakaya…
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Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 